Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has strongly condemned the violent disturbances that disrupted academic activities at the Wa Technical Institute on Thursday night, declaring that government “will not tolerate indiscipline” in any educational institution.
According to school authorities, a committee has been constituted to investigate the incident, which reportedly involved clashes between groups of students and external collaborators.
Dr. Apaak explained that the Ministry of Education will issue a comprehensive statement once the investigative committee establishes the root causes of the unrest.
“Because we don’t know the actual causes of this issue, we cannot speak in detail, save to say we expect the investigation to unravel what has caused this,” he stated.
He warned that the government will not condone any conduct that undermines discipline or leads to the destruction of public property.
“As a government, as a ministry, we won’t tolerate disorder, insubordination, and the destruction of public property from anyone,” he stressed.
The Deputy Minister’s visit brought together key stakeholders, including the Principal of the Wa Technical Institute, Adams Saaka; the Municipal Chief Executive, Nurah Danwanaa; Dasaana Adamu; and the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare.
Security presence on campus has since been reinforced as authorities work to restore calm and ensure the resumption of full academic activities.
Dr. Apaak reiterated that safeguarding students, staff, and school facilities remains a top priority for the ministry. He urged students to cooperate fully with school authorities and called on the investigative committee to expedite its work promptly.
